How to pronounce polybutylene
Say it like pol-ee-BYOO-tuh-leen. Polybutylene has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BYOO).
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- pol
- ee
- BYOO
- tuh
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polybutylene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- polGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- BYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of polybutylene
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pol-ee-BYOO-tuh-leen.
What does polybutylene mean?
- polybutene
Questions about saying polybutylene
How do you pronounce polybutylene?
Say pol-ee-BYOO-tuh-leen. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑˌliˈbjutəˌlin/. In British English it is /ˌpɒˌliːˈbjuːtəˌliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polybutylene?
Polybutylene has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BYOO). Broken into parts: pol · ee · BYOO · tuh · leen.
Is polybutylene pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌpɒˌliːˈbjuːtəˌliːn/ (pol-ee-BYOO-tuh-leen).